Longhorns Finish Off Season With Nail-biter

Sunday 21st Feb – It was the turn of the Derby Braves to visit The Ranch to face the Leicester Longhorns in the final game of the season. Postponed from before Christmas, the much awaited game came at a time when both teams were eager for a win to finish the year off.

An overcast day saw a tough game ground out between two sides ready for a physical battle. Derby, relying on some powerful running from their QB to pound the rock, scored first with a TD run in the Third Quarter, but could not convert. A fumbled snap then let to a safety further into the 3rd to give Derby an 8-0 lead going into the final period.

The Longhorns really sucked it up and started to take control of the game. Driving down the field with determination and direction, Running Back John Ashmore was able to slam it in from a few yards out. A successful 2-point conversion from Piers Hampson tied the scores – which is how things stayed to the end of regulation – despite Leicester getting several attempts at a final play, due to several Derby penalties.

Into overtime, and Derby won the toss. Electing to go first, they were able to score, on an audacious Guard Reverse. The two-point conversion was no good. Not to be deterred, the Longhorns resumed their command of the game, moving the ball closer to the goal line, on the ground and through the air. The drive was finished off by a QB boot from Arron Smith. The two-point conversion pass was just beyond the grasp of Piers Hampson.

Into a second period of overtime, and the Leicester defence, which had performed well all day, stood up one final time – stopping the Braves well short of the endzone. Cometh the hour, cometh the men – the Ashmore men. Smash Ashmore broke away a big run down the middle, which set up the decisive score, from brother and retiring senior John. A true battle finished with a 4 yard dive, off the block of Piers Hampson and the warriors of the offensive line.

Leicester 20, Derby 10. Double Overtime.

Outlaws Host The Longhorns

On Sunday 17th February the Longhorns will be traveling to Nottingham to face the Outlaws for the second time this season. Leicester will be looking to avenge their loss before Christmas and carry on from the impressive command over Lincoln. A win would push the Longhorns to a 3-4 season record, inching them closer possible post-season action.

Colonials Can't Conquer the Longhorns

The Longhorns put in an impressive performance on Sunday in their own backyard to rack up another victory this season. The Longhorns scored 35 points to Lincoln's 16, with touchdowns from running backs Piers Hampson, Rufaro Chiwuta and Timi Dada and quarterback James Ashmore.

Superbowl Fever Hits The Midlands Again

On February 3rd the Superbowl comes back to town with the Leicester Longhorns hosting the East Midlands premier Superbowl party. The 10th annual bash featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will be held at the team's sponsor, Varsity on London Road, Leicester running from Feb 3rb 8.00pm till Feb4th 4.00am.

This event is ticket only, which can be purchased from members of the committee at the cost of £10. The ticket also enters you into the raffle with prizes including a Nintendo Wii as well as free drinks amongst others prizes. Please come down and support your team and sponsor as well as enjoying the greatest game on earth.

Longhorns First Match Of '08 At The Aces

On February 3rd the Superbowl won't be the only highly anticipated game of the day. The Longhorns will be traveling up the road to face local rivals the Loughborough Aces. Their last match up saw the Longhorns narrowly miss out on the victory by 4 points after a gutsy performance but the team is once again prepared to take the fight to the Aces and secure a long awaited victory in the Aces own backyard.

For traveling supporters, the game will be held at the Loughborough University campus grounds.

Merry Christmas

The Leicester Longhorns would like to wish all the players, coaches, supporters and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We hope you all enjoy a well deserved holiday and look forward to seeing you in 2008.

Derby Game Postponed

Due to adverse weather conditions, the scheduled match between the Leicester Longhorns and the Derby Braves has been cancelled. The Longhorns home pitch was hit hard by the weather and deemed unsafe for the teams to play on. The match will be postponed until a date, possibly near the end of the regular season, can be confirmed.